Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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